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    • What Are Styrene’s Chemical Properties?
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    • Frequently Asked Questions about Styrene
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Styrene Health & Safety

Styrene

In daily life, most people encounter styrene in small amounts — from a variety of common consumer products, food items, motor vehicle exhaust, or industrial uses.

Did you know?

Most of the carpeting used in homes and commercial buildings relies on SB Latex, a styrene-based product. Carpets are made by inserting the fibers, or pile, into a webbed plastic backing. A secondary backing is then applied to the pile and plastic backing to provide stability. SB Latex is the product that acts as the glue, or binder, that holds everything together.

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In North America, the Styrene Information & Research Center (SIRC) serves as a resource for industry, federal and state governments, and international agencies on issues related to the potential impact of exposure to styrene on human health and the environment.

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